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Restaurants are the backbone of many communities and an essential pillar of our economy. With more than 1 million restaurant locations across the United States, the industry employs more than 15 million people, all being impacted by Covid-19.


Therefore it comes as no surprise it was perhaps one of th...


Caring for a Laboratory Balance

In scientific research, laboratory balances are essential tools to ensure accurate measurements. It is important, however, to maintain and care for them properly to ensure their reliability. The purpose of this guide is to explore essential practices for the accurate and long-term maintenance of lab...

Every year cardiovascular disease kills more than 650,000 Americans making it the leading cause of death.


Additionally, heart disease costs the United States some $219 billion a year. For this reason, hospitals, ERs, and health care providers are striving to reduce healthcare costs associat...


The Effects of Temperature on Electronic Devices

How Does the Change in Temperature Impact Them?

Allometrics will be attending the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Industrial Trade Show on Tuesday, April 23rd. Please stop by and see us at booth F-11.

KEEPING UNIVERSITY LABS SAFE

Safety in academic laboratories is a primary concern for university officials, as working in a safe environment has proven to increase quality and productivity.


Many university research and development laboratories play a critical role in finding life-saving therapies and vaccines, particularly again...


Temperature mapping, or thermal mapping as it’s sometimes called, is an excellent manufacturing and storage practice for food, electronics, and pharmaceutical companies to help monitor and maintain ideal environmental conditions.


Even minor fluctuations in temperature can mean falling out of complian...


KEEP YOUR LAB INSTRUMENTS PERFORMING AT THEIR BEST!

Now is a good time for University lab directors to take a closer look at the state of their equipment. In science, environmental, computer, medical, and biomedical education university laboratories play an essential role.
Over the years, the world has benefited from countless research studies conduct...

ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE DURING CALIBRATION

Calibration is essential in maintaining your instruments within compliance. However, different factors can occur during and after calibration, compromising its result. Here we will look at some common issues encountered during calibration.

 THERMOMETER CALIBRATION REALLY NECESSARY?

In a variety of industries, including refineries, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities, temperature control is essential. It is common practice in many industrial operations to use industrial thermometers to measure temperature.


A temperature reading that is incorrect can disrupt the ...


NSTRUMENT CALIBRATION FOR COVID-19 TESTING

The spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease it causes, namely COVID-19, represents the biggest threat to the global health security of our lifetime.


The pandemic is disrupting our lives on many fronts: our health, the global economy, how we socialize, an...




IMPORTANCE OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The importance of indoor air quality makes a significant difference in the quality of your end product and employee health/wellness.


Many of us don’t concern ourselves with our work environment’s indoor air quality (IAQ). We assume the air we breathe in our office, lab, or industrial setting is safe ...


Can We Reopen Schools Safely?

In response to the surge in coronavirus cases around the US, some 55 million children had to finish their school year at home to avoid the possibility of spreading more infections through their classrooms.


With the new school year fast approaching, the pressure to bring students back into the classro...


Many would imagine that calibration vs. certification is of general knowledge, however it is in fact, easily confused.  Users of measuring equipment often make the mistake of using the terms certification and calibration interchangeably. Doing so can cause headaches and unnecessary...

IMPORTANCE OF CALIBRATION FOR COVID-19 TESTING AT LABORATORIES

World health organizations are responding to a pandemic of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2.

The virus was first identified in China, where the first outbreak was reported. However, the virus has spread to more than 145 countries, infected close to 170,000 in...

Calibration of Temperature Control Devices for Vaccine Storage

There is a lot of talk about new vaccine development but little is known about the vaccine development process.  Explore how temperature plays a vital role in vaccine storage.


Disease prevention is a critical factor in health care. It’s always better to prevent an illness than to treat one. ...


Allometrics is an ISO 17025 accredited calibration company that sells, calibrates, certifies, services and repairs process instrumentation, weighing devices, controlled environments, measuring and test equipment for laboratories in a wide range of industries. Allometrics is seeking a Ca...

Calibration in the Weight Loss Pharmaceutical Industry

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more American’s are nearing the definition of obesity.


With this growing weight trend, it is no surprise that the weight-loss market in the U.S. is worth some $72 billion. And the pharmaceutical industry is one of the most pr...


HOW WE KEEP PETROCHEMICAL COMPANIES RUNNING SMOOTHLY

There is a direct correlation that exists between the quality of the products produced and the accuracy of measurements during the manufacturing process of the petrochemical industry.

Furthermore, accurate and precise measurements help to ensure the safety of plant workers and end-users.

Calibration in the Food Industry – A Recipe for Success

Calibration in the food industry is vital to ensure a quality end product.  Food manufacturers rely on the quality and taste of their products to succeed in a highly competitive market.


To determine food quality manufacturers must consider two factors:


Subjective Testing: This type of testin...